Trick of the Light presents a new body of work by Brisbane artist Heidi Yardley, bringing together paintings created between 2005 and 2025 that explore the uncanny spaces between beauty and unease, memory and invention, presence and disappearance. Drawing on found imagery from vintage magazines, film stills and printed ephemera, particularly material from the 1970s, […]
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The Sanctuary is a deeply personal body of drawings that translates Shonnie Lea’s emotional landscape into visual form. Imagined as a living entity, the sanctuary is both protective and fragile, revealing the points where safety gives way to vulnerability. Throughout the exhibition, an underlying ache exists alongside a quiet determination toward healing. The works function
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The Island is a new exhibition by Brisbane-based artist Kate Barry, developed following a recent stay on Bruny Island, Tasmania. Drawing inspiration from the island’s shifting light, atmospheric conditions, and distinctive landscape, the exhibition continues Barry’s exploration of abstraction and place. Known for her evocative painting practice, Barry responds to subtle changes in environment and
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The Interior invites audiences into an exaggerated psychoanalytic consultation room, transformed through immersive installation, sculptural furniture, hand-painted murals and richly patterned textiles. Through a playful yet critical lens, Natalya Hughes examines society’s historical relationship with women, power and psychoanalysis. Combining part-professional and part-domestic environments, the exhibition explores gendered dynamics between public and private space, questioning
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Stetla-ARI presents Anecdotes 3, a solo exhibition by Charlie Donaldson opening on 6 June 2026 and running until 13 June 2026 at 9 Ferry Road, West End. In Anecdotes 3, Charlie Donaldson presents work unburdened by modern imaging software and technological innovation, instead finding interest through ambiguity, accumulation, and a deliberate lack of compositional logic.
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Sun, sand and surf are deeply woven into Australian culture, shaping memories of family holidays, long summers and time spent by the sea. Like Yesterday explores our relationship with the beach through the lens of nostalgia, reflecting on the feelings of loss, longing and connection tied to seaside memories. The exhibition asks audiences to consider
Wentworth Galleries Brisbane presents Ambient River, a new solo exhibition by Australian artist Phil Stallard, showcasing 20 new paintings inspired by memory, landscape, and the meditative rhythms of water. Describing himself as an “Emotional Abstractionist,” Stallard’s latest body of work expands upon his long-standing relationship with the Hawkesbury River and the Australian landscape. Created largely
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Entries are now open for the Urunga Small Sculpture Prize 2026, a national sculpture award presented by Art Space Urunga. Established in 2018, the prize celebrates original small-scale sculpture and offers $10,000 in prize money. Artists are invited to submit original freestanding or wall-mounted sculptures in any medium. Selected finalists will be exhibited at Art
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We are pleased to announce that Screen Tests, a new exhibition by Jean Barth, will open at Milani Gallery from May 2 to 30, 2026. Screen Tests presents a series of new paintings in which the artist’s digital avatar is revived and reintroduced, now reimagined in colour. The works continue Barth’s exploration of identity, mediation,
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Afterimage is a contemplative exhibition by Brisbane-based artist Simon Cutler, exploring the fluid and shifting nature of memory. Working across painting and drawing, Cutler reflects on how images transform over time—reshaped by perception, recollection, and representation. Responding to quiet, transitional moments—late afternoon and early morning light—Cutler constructs works that resist the speed of contemporary image
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Blak Dot Gallery is now accepting proposals for its 2027–2028 exhibition program, inviting artists, collectives, curators, and emerging curators to bring forward bold and ambitious ideas. As an Indigenous-run contemporary art space, Blak Dot is seeking submissions from First Nations, global Indigenous, and PoC practitioners working across all disciplines. Proposals can span exhibitions, performances, screenings,
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‘Space for Not Knowing’ is an exhibition by the UF5a collective, bringing together five artists who combine traditional media with diverse approaches shaped by self-taught experience, formal study, and non-arts backgrounds. Developed during a City of Moreton Bay Cultural Activation Team residency at Park Studio, the exhibition documents both process and outcome. It foregrounds curiosity,
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‘The Roots of Resistance’ explores how resistance movements emerge from the histories of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Drawing on the legacy of colonial subjugation, Sam Bullock reflects on the origins of rebellion and the ongoing global struggle against oppression. Through painting, the exhibition considers how resistance grows from grassroots movements, shaped by historical injustice
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‘Meat, Air and Other Myths’ explores an interplay of air and mass, humour and unease. Through large-scale sculptural works and ephemeral forms, the exhibition recontextualises the aesthetics of labour, bringing together corporeal and comic undertones. At once playful and disquieting, the exhibition invites audiences to move between the monumental and the miniature, the artificial and
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‘Inner Balance’ presents a contemplative body of work by Ksenia Kirkbride, where symbolism becomes a language for exploring the equilibrium between opposing forces within the human experience. Drawing from mythology, religious traditions, and philosophical thought, the exhibition reflects on the unity underlying diverse spiritual narratives across cultures and time. Through evocative imagery, Kirkbride navigates dualities—light
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Entries are now open for the churchie emerging art prize (‘the churchie’), one of Australia’s longest-running and most respected prizes for emerging contemporary artists, with $55,000 in total prizes on offer. The major non-acquisitive prize of $40,000, supported by BSPN Architecture, provides a significant opportunity for early-career artists to elevate their practice and gain national
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MON-ART – The Monasteries of Art – is offering two international residencies exploring how heritage sites can be reactivated through contemporary artistic practice, public engagement, and cultural regeneration. Tihany Abbey (Hungary)A 3–6 month residency focused on responding to monastic life, landscape, and cultural heritage. Artists are encouraged to develop site-responsive works and participatory projects engaging
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Narva Art Residency (NART), in collaboration with the Narva City Architecture and Urban Planning Department, is inviting applications for a two-month residency in Narva, Estonia. This opportunity centres on the creation of a new large-scale public installation or sculpture located on the edge of the Pähklimäe district. The selected artist will develop a work that
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“Does Your Wife Make Honey?” marks Mia Gunton’s first solo exhibition of the year, opening on Saturday 2 May at 5pm. A recent graduate of QCAD (2024), Gunton is a Gold Coast–based artist whose practice explores the construction of sexuality, desire, and betrayal through visual culture. Drawing on cinematic language, still life, and self-portraiture, Gunton
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Calling all creatives – the Ipswich Art Workshop wants you. Artists, makers, and creative thinkers are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to lead workshops, classes, or creative meetups from August to October 2026. This is an opportunity to share your practice, connect with community, and contribute to Ipswich’s growing arts scene. Ipswich Art
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Mother Bloom moves between the intimate and the monumental, exploring the shifting boundaries between interior and exterior worlds—garden, domestic space, body, and psyche. Miranda Skoczek’s paintings emerge through a process of layering and erosion, where surfaces are repeatedly built up, sanded back, and reworked, forming rich palimpsests that hold traces of time and gesture. These
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Nintirigu (“I learnt”) is a powerful new exhibition by Zaachariaha Fielding, reflecting deep connections to family, culture, and Country. Born and raised in Mimili on the APY Lands, Fielding draws on intergenerational knowledge and artistic lineage, including the influence of his father, senior artist Robert Fielding. Well known as one half of the electronic music
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‘Consorting’ is a body of collaborative works created by contemporary artist Madi Walker alongside members of the community who haven’t picked up a brush since kindergarten. The project invited participants to step outside their comfort zones, come together for an afternoon of making, and explore artistic expression in an open and playful way. This exhibition
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Autumn Salon brings together a rich selection of Indigenous and contemporary artworks, reflecting the seasonal shift from growth to reflection, harvest, and release. Drawing from the gallery’s stockroom, the exhibition explores the symbolic and visual language of autumn through warm, earthy palettes—deep reds, burnt oranges, golden yellows, and soft greens. Featuring over thirty works, the
Free Range returns to the IMA with its Thursday night sound club, delivering an evening of experimental and improvised performance. Free Range 5 brings together three distinct acts working across sound, sculpture, and live improvisation. Green Terry Manning—comprised of Tim Green, Amanda Terry, and Ross Manning—present a tactile, close-mic’d exploration of percussion, violin, and sound
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Now showing at Latrobe Art Space, this presentation of new works by Stephen Inglis brings together a fresh selection of paintings that reflect his distinctive approach to Australian landscapes and architecture. Inglis captures nostalgic visions of suburban streets and quiet urban scenes, drawing on mid-century aesthetics and a soft, pastel-toned palette. His oil paintings balance
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Artists living in the Somerset region are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for Year of the Horse, an upcoming exhibition at The Condensery. Across cultures and mythologies, the horse is a powerful symbol of joy, perseverance, and freedom. Within the Somerset region, horses continue to play a significant role in community life, making them
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Haptic Fiction presents a new body of work by Brisbane/Meanjin artist Edwina McLennan, exploring the intersection of textiles, painting, consumer culture, and digital imagery. Originally trained in fashion design at the Royal Academy of Antwerp, McLennan draws on visual language from fashion magazines and mass media, deconstructing and reassembling these materials into layered, surreal compositions.
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Step inside Jemima Wyman: Deep Surface with a guided curator tour led by Katherine Dionysius from QUT Galleries and Museums. This intimate walkthrough offers a deeper look into the exhibition, revealing the ideas, processes, and layered meanings embedded within Wyman’s work. Known for her exploration of camouflage, protest aesthetics, and visual culture, Wyman’s practice combines
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Complex Ecologies: Evergreens at Dusk is a projected façade work by Tamika Grant-Iramu, illuminating the streets of Brisbane with a celebration of native flora. Featuring species such as the Golden Penda, Australian Lemon Myrtle, Native Frangipani and the Golden Wattle, the work reflects on the resilience and quiet presence of these evergreens within the urban
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Outer Space × Fish Lane Art Market returns with an expanded lineup and even more creative energy, taking over the Fish Lane Arts Precinct’s Town Square. Following a standout 2025 series, this edition brings together a curated mix of local artists and makers, offering a vibrant snapshot of Magandjin/Brisbane’s contemporary creative scene. Visitors can explore
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Prisma Art Prize is an international art competition dedicated to promoting emerging painters and visual artists. Its mission is to showcase the full potential of painting as a medium, embracing both traditional and contemporary techniques. As the name suggests, Prisma Art Prize acts as a prism—refracting the many possibilities within the painting process. The prize
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Jan Manton Gallery Teneriffe presents Nature, a solo exhibition by François Detaille. This new body of work captures aerial perspectives of the Australian landscape, revealing intricate patterns, textures, and narratives shaped by the natural world. Through a practice grounded in observation and exploration, Detaille seeks out moments where landscape becomes both image and story—inviting viewers
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Meet by Flying Arts is a new free monthly online gathering designed to connect artists across Queensland and beyond. This relaxed, community-focused session offers a chance to meet new creative peers, reconnect with colleagues, and build meaningful relationships within the arts sector. Hosted by leading figures in the Queensland arts community—Jan Manton (Director of Jan
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The Brisbane Illustration Fair (BIF) returns in 2026 for a vibrant two-day celebration of illustration, bringing together over 180 artists and illustrators from across Brisbane and beyond. Founded in 2023 by illustrators Joanna and Jenaya, BIF was created to address a gap in Brisbane’s creative scene — offering a dedicated platform for illustration and building
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Lines of Intersection brings together works by the late Iain Turnbull (1965–2009), presented in collaboration with Cobalt Editions and the Turnbull Family. Rather than a retrospective, the exhibition traces a lineage of ideas grounded in process, material intelligence, and the quiet rigour of working through the printed line. Turnbull’s practice continues to shape contemporary printmaking,
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